Employment

I would like to share my experience in working as a fulfilment associate for Amazon warehouse, as lots of students are asking about the work environment there.

First of all, the job by itself is physically and mentally demanding, as you need to work for 10.30 hours a day with 2 half an hour breaks, and one of them are not paid but is mandatory. There are two shifts if you are considering working there, day and overnight shift …… for me I will talk about the overnight shift which I experienced.

After giving me a brief training session about the job, duties, and safety procedures, they took me to start doing the actual work. I was picked to work in the outbound section, where I needed to put the merchandise items into Amazon boxes and prepare them to be shipped to customers.

The main issue with the work is that you work non-stop, with repetitive body motions that require physical fitness to be able to perform the following required tasks:

• Lift up to 22 kilograms /49 pounds
• Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 10 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Operate carts, dollies, hand trucks, forklifts, order pickers, and other equipment to move large quantities of merchandise

Also, if required, you will be trained to operate powered industrial equipment (PIT).

On the other hand, the supervisors are very nice and supportive, and they guide you in anything you need. Also, the facility is very clean especially during this pandemic. They have taken high standards procedures to make sure that there will be no COVID cases in the facility that can be transferred in any merchandise to customers. And also, they do provide all the safety and hygiene equipment needed.

Overall, how do you find the job depends more on individuals and their capabilities as from my hardest things was working overnight, and the one hour drive I needed to arrive to the warehouse.

I’m ready to answer any questions you have if you are considering this job.